CLASS 58

TOPS number range:

58001-58050

Built by:

BREL Doncaster

Years introduced:

1983-1987

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

130 tonnes

Height:

12t 10in (3.91m)

Length:

62ft 91/2in (19.13m)

Width:

9ft 1in (2.72m)

Wheelbase:

48ft 9in (14.85m)

Bogie wheelbase:

13ft 81/2in (4.18m)

Bogie pivot centres:

35ft 51/2in (10.80m)

Wheel diameter:

3ft 8in (1.12m)

Min curve negotiable:

4 Chains (80.46m)

Engine type:

Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT

Engine output:

3,300hp (2,460kW)

Power at rail:

2,387hp (1,780kW)

Tractive effort:

61,800lb (275kN)

Cylinder bore:

10in (0.25m)

Cylinder stroke:

12in (0.30m)

Maximum speed:

80mph (129km/h)

Brake type:

Air

Brake force:

60 tonnes

Route availability:

7

Heating type:

Not fitted

Multiple coupling type:

Red diamond

Main alternator type:

Brush BA1101B

Aux alternator type:

Brush BAA602B

Traction motor type:

Brush TM73-62

No of traction motors:

6

Gear ratio:

63:16

Fuel tank capacity:

927gal (4,214lit)

Cooling water capacity:

264gal (1,200lit)

Lub oil capacity:

110gal (416lit)

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

  Present operators:

EWS (some on hire to operators in Mainland Europe)